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Contents Safety information...iv About this guide...v ROG STRIX B450-F GAMING II specifications summary vi Connectors with shared bandwidth x Package contents...xii Installation tools and components xiii Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard layout 1-2 Chapter ...2.4 Starting up for the first time 2-19 2.5 Turning off the computer 2-19 Chapter 3: BIOS and RAID Support 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-2 3.3 EZ Update...3-2 3.4 ASUS EZ Flash 3 3-3 3.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 3-4 3.6 RAID configurations 3-5 Appendix Notices...
Contents Safety information...iv About this guide...v ROG STRIX B450-F GAMING II specifications summary vi Connectors with shared bandwidth x Package contents...xii Installation tools and components xiii Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard layout 1-2 Chapter ...2.4 Starting up for the first time 2-19 2.5 Turning off the computer 2-19 Chapter 3: BIOS and RAID Support 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-2 3.3 EZ Update...3-2 3.4 ASUS EZ Flash 3 3-3 3.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 3-4 3.6 RAID configurations 3-5 Appendix Notices...
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... / 3600(O.C.) / 3466(O.C.) / 3200 / 3000 / 2800 / 2666 / 2400 / 2133 MHz Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory* Dual channel memory architecture * Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). 1 x DisplayPort 1.2 1 x HDMI™ 2.0b 3rd/2nd/1st Gen AMD Ryzen™ Processors 2 x PCIe 3.0 x16...supports PCIe 3.0 x4 & SATA modes) 2 x SATA 6Gb/s ports Athlon™ with PCIe x1_1, PCIe x1_2, and PCIe x1_3. ROG STRIX B450-F GAMING II specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion Slots Multi-GPU Support Storage AMD Socket AM4 for 3rd/2nd/1st Gen AMD Ryzen™/ 2nd...
... / 3600(O.C.) / 3466(O.C.) / 3200 / 3000 / 2800 / 2666 / 2400 / 2133 MHz Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory* Dual channel memory architecture * Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). 1 x DisplayPort 1.2 1 x HDMI™ 2.0b 3rd/2nd/1st Gen AMD Ryzen™ Processors 2 x PCIe 3.0 x16...supports PCIe 3.0 x4 & SATA modes) 2 x SATA 6Gb/s ports Athlon™ with PCIe x1_1, PCIe x1_2, and PCIe x1_3. ROG STRIX B450-F GAMING II specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Graphics Expansion Slots Multi-GPU Support Storage AMD Socket AM4 for 3rd/2nd/1st Gen AMD Ryzen™/ 2nd...
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...® I211-AT 1Gb Ethernet ASUS LANGuard M.2 slot only (Key E) (Support PCIe interface)* * Wi-Fi module is not supported for front and rear headphone outputs - Audio cover * Due to 32-Bit/192kHz playback* Audio Features: - ROG STRIX B450-F GAMING II specifications summary Storage Ethernet Wireless ...& Bluetooth USB Audio Back Panel I/O Ports AMD B450 Chipset 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports Supports Raid 0, 1, 10 * When the M.2_1 slot...
...® I211-AT 1Gb Ethernet ASUS LANGuard M.2 slot only (Key E) (Support PCIe interface)* * Wi-Fi module is not supported for front and rear headphone outputs - Audio cover * Due to 32-Bit/192kHz playback* Audio Features: - ROG STRIX B450-F GAMING II specifications summary Storage Ethernet Wireless ...& Bluetooth USB Audio Back Panel I/O Ports AMD B450 Chipset 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports Supports Raid 0, 1, 10 * When the M.2_1 slot...
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... Solution - Aluminum heatsink design ASUS EZ DIY - AURA RGB headers - ROG STRIX B450-F GAMING II specifications summary Internal I /O shield - SafeSlot AURA Sync - Clear CMOS header - BIOS Flashback™ button - Addressable RGB header (continued on the next page) viii ASUS Q-DIMM - ASUS Q-LED (DRAM [yellow],CPU [red], VGA [white], Boot Device [yellow green) - BIOS FlashBack™ LED ...x AURA RGB Strip headers 1 x Clear CMOS header 1 x COM port header 1 x Front Panel Audio header (AAFP) 1 x System Panel header 1 x TPM header 1 x Thermal Sensor header ASUS Q-Design -
... Solution - Aluminum heatsink design ASUS EZ DIY - AURA RGB headers - ROG STRIX B450-F GAMING II specifications summary Internal I /O shield - SafeSlot AURA Sync - Clear CMOS header - BIOS Flashback™ button - Addressable RGB header (continued on the next page) viii ASUS Q-DIMM - ASUS Q-LED (DRAM [yellow],CPU [red], VGA [white], Boot Device [yellow green) - BIOS FlashBack™ LED ...x AURA RGB Strip headers 1 x Clear CMOS header 1 x COM port header 1 x Front Panel Audio header (AAFP) 1 x System Panel header 1 x TPM header 1 x Thermal Sensor header ASUS Q-Design -
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... latest specifications. ix RAMCache III - Sonic Studio III + Sonic Studio Virtual Mixer - Aura Sync - ASUS EZ Flash 3 - Please refer to change without notice. ROG STRIX B450-F GAMING II specifications summary Software Features BIOS Manageability Operating System Form Factor ROG Exclusive Software - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode 256 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS WOL by Dual...
... latest specifications. ix RAMCache III - Sonic Studio III + Sonic Studio Virtual Mixer - Aura Sync - ASUS EZ Flash 3 - Please refer to change without notice. ROG STRIX B450-F GAMING II specifications summary Software Features BIOS Manageability Operating System Form Factor ROG Exclusive Software - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode 256 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS WOL by Dual...
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2.1.10 M.2 Wi-Fi module and antenna installation Installing the M.2 W-Fi Module 2 1 4 3 Chapter 2 5 ROG STRIX B450-F GAMING II • Ensure that the ASUS 2x2 dual band Wi-Fi antenna is securely installed to the Wi-Fi ports. • Ensure that the antenna is at least 20 cm away from all persons. • The illustration to the left is the same for reference only. The I/O port layout may vary with models, but the Wi-Fi antenna installation procedure is for all models. • The M.2 Wi-Fi module and antenna are purchased separately. 2-13
2.1.10 M.2 Wi-Fi module and antenna installation Installing the M.2 W-Fi Module 2 1 4 3 Chapter 2 5 ROG STRIX B450-F GAMING II • Ensure that the ASUS 2x2 dual band Wi-Fi antenna is securely installed to the Wi-Fi ports. • Ensure that the antenna is at least 20 cm away from all persons. • The illustration to the left is the same for reference only. The I/O port layout may vary with models, but the Wi-Fi antenna installation procedure is for all models. • The M.2 Wi-Fi module and antenna are purchased separately. 2-13
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... BIOS FlashBack™ is damaged during the process and results to the system's failure to boot up, please contact your ROG Strix B450-F Gaming II motherboard to enable BIOS FlashBack™. Please refer to the illustration below . BIOS FlashBack™ button BIOS FlashBack™ port...BIOS update utility BIOS FlashBack™ Please ensure to install the CPU to your local ASUS Service Center. 2-14 Chapter 2: Basic Installation If the BIOS program is not operating properly. asus.com/support/, or by improper installation of the BIOS FlashBack port and BIOS FlashBack ...
... BIOS FlashBack™ is damaged during the process and results to the system's failure to boot up, please contact your ROG Strix B450-F Gaming II motherboard to enable BIOS FlashBack™. Please refer to the illustration below . BIOS FlashBack™ button BIOS FlashBack™ port...BIOS update utility BIOS FlashBack™ Please ensure to install the CPU to your local ASUS Service Center. 2-14 Chapter 2: Basic Installation If the BIOS program is not operating properly. asus.com/support/, or by improper installation of the BIOS FlashBack port and BIOS FlashBack ...
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... BIOS and RAID configurations, please refer to www.asus.com/ support. 3.1 Knowing BIOS The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with UEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that goes beyond the traditional keyboardonly BIOS controls to different BIOS release versions. Chapter 3 ROG STRIX B450-F GAMING II 3-1 The term "BIOS" in the motherboard CMOS...
... BIOS and RAID configurations, please refer to www.asus.com/ support. 3.1 Knowing BIOS The new ASUS UEFI BIOS is a Unified Extensible Interface that complies with UEFI architecture, offering a user-friendly interface that goes beyond the traditional keyboardonly BIOS controls to different BIOS release versions. Chapter 3 ROG STRIX B450-F GAMING II 3-1 The term "BIOS" in the motherboard CMOS...
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...menu or press hotkey . Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. Go to the Tool menu to the Drive field. 4. 3.4 ASUS EZ Flash 3 The ASUS EZ Flash 3 feature allows you to prevent system boot failure! 1. To update the BIOS: • This function can support devices such ... Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to perform the BIOS update process. Chapter 3 ROG STRIX B450-F GAMING II 3-3 Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to the Folder field. 6. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS, and then press...
...menu or press hotkey . Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. Go to the Tool menu to the Drive field. 4. 3.4 ASUS EZ Flash 3 The ASUS EZ Flash 3 feature allows you to prevent system boot failure! 1. To update the BIOS: • This function can support devices such ... Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to perform the BIOS update process. Chapter 3 ROG STRIX B450-F GAMING II 3-3 Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to the Folder field. 6. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS, and then press...
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The new drive must be calculated and written. Chapter 3 ROG STRIX B450-F GAMING II 3-5 RAIDABLE arrays (also known as RAID Ready) are created using Option ROM, UEFI, or rcadm. Two hard disks perform the same work as it contains a ... benefits of the space on system licensing) configurations. RAID definitions Volume provides the ability to the surviving drive as a single drive but at https://www.asus.com/support, or by other disks in the other drive. For more storage space or create a redundant array after a system is data striping and data...
The new drive must be calculated and written. Chapter 3 ROG STRIX B450-F GAMING II 3-5 RAIDABLE arrays (also known as RAID Ready) are created using Option ROM, UEFI, or rcadm. Two hard disks perform the same work as it contains a ... benefits of the space on system licensing) configurations. RAID definitions Volume provides the ability to the surviving drive as a single drive but at https://www.asus.com/support, or by other disks in the other drive. For more storage space or create a redundant array after a system is data striping and data...
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...a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - Appendix Appendix Notices FCC Compliance Information Responsible Party: Asus Computer International Address: 48720 Kato Rd., Fremont, CA 94538, USA Phone / Fax No: (510)739-3777 / (510)608-4555 This device complies with the ...this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause harmful interference to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a particular installation. Appendix ROG STRIX B450-F GAMING II A-1
...a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - Appendix Appendix Notices FCC Compliance Information Responsible Party: Asus Computer International Address: 48720 Kato Rd., Fremont, CA 94538, USA Phone / Fax No: (510)739-3777 / (510)608-4555 This device complies with the ...this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause harmful interference to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a particular installation. Appendix ROG STRIX B450-F GAMING II A-1
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...287;ine Uygundur Appendix ROG STRIX B450-F GAMING II A-3 Please refer to http://csr.asus.com/Compliance.htm for information disclosure based on or after September 23, 2011,meet the requirements of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at ... cadmium, except for the exemptions listed in Schedule II of compliance for the specific language governing permissions and limitations under the License. Vietnam RoHS ASUS products sold in Vietnam, on regulation requirements ASUS is complied with: EU REACH and Article 33 Complying...
...287;ine Uygundur Appendix ROG STRIX B450-F GAMING II A-3 Please refer to http://csr.asus.com/Compliance.htm for information disclosure based on or after September 23, 2011,meet the requirements of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at ... cadmium, except for the exemptions listed in Schedule II of compliance for the specific language governing permissions and limitations under the License. Vietnam RoHS ASUS products sold in Vietnam, on regulation requirements ASUS is complied with: EU REACH and Article 33 Complying...